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recreation-culture activities-programs, get-involved jobs-employment job-opportunities all-residents apply-for Work for Parks, Recreations and Open Spaces Administrative Officer 3- Job ID 100742 (close date-10/07/26) Bachelor's degree. Two years of administrative experience is required. Additional administrative experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. The Administrative Officer 3 duties will entail working with labor relations, discipline and the interpretation of Miami-Dade County and union policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for conducting investigations and data analysis; creating detailed reports of investigations and working collaboratively with the HR Manager in mediating discussions between employer and employee representatives. Deering Estate Renovation & Restoration Technician- Job ID 100508 (close date-10/13/26) High School diploma or GED. Two years of skilled experience in carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, plastering, building maintenance or refrigeration/air-conditioning maintenance, of which one year must be in the maintenance of historical structures, buildings or conveyances in accordance with established historical specifications. Must possess a Miami-Dade Certificate of Eligibility in Building Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, Maintenance Electrician or Plumbing Maintenance or must obtain a Miami-Dade County Journeyman Certificate or Competency as a Plumber, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic, or Electrician within the probationary period. Must posses a Driver License. Deering Estates is seeking a Renovation & Restoration Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and preservation of its historic structures, modern facilities, grounds and property systems. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, managing work orders and coordinating contractors and vendors. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Lift Station Mechanic- Job 101405 (close date-10/6/26) High school diploma or GED. Two years of skilled experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of pumps and related mechanical equipment are required. Must possess or obtain a CDL/Class B license during the probationary period. Reporting location will be North Trades Shop – Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. This position will be responsible for overseeing lift station related maintenance work orders for PROS. Plumber Supervisor (Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces)- Job 100522 (close date-10/20/26) High school diploma or GED. Must possess a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Competency as a Master Plumber. Two years of experience as a licensed Journeyman Plumber are required. High school diploma or GED. Must possess a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Competency as a Master Plumber. Two years of experience as a licensed Journeyman Plumber are required. Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Natural Areas Field Supervisor- Job ID 100977 (close date- 10/07/26) High school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in the maintenance and/or landscaping of natural areas is required. Must obtain a Pesticide Applicator License during the probationary period. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Proficiency with computers and experience with native and invasive plant species is preferred. This supervisory role involves approximately 80 percent fieldwork and 20 percent office/administrative duties. The incumbent will lead a team of Natural Areas Attendants, ensuring that work in the natural areas is completed efficiently and to high standards. The incumbent will work with chemical herbicides and the ability to recognize exotic and invasive plants. This position reports to the Natural Areas Management office located at 22200 SW 137th Avenue, Miami, FL 33170. Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Zoo Miami Keeper Aide- Job ID 102640 (close date- 10/07/26) Eighth grade. One year of experience in guest service or general labor is required. Must possess a Driver license. Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends on a varied work schedule. Provides daily care, maintenance, and inspection of assigned exhibit areas, holding areas, and related public areas to ensure animal health and safety, staff safety, and public safety through standard operating procedures for animal care and exhibition as set forth by AZA, USDA and Zoo Miami as well as providing exceptional customer service through engagement while creating friendly and positive interactions with all guests and co-workers. Zoo Miami is part of the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (PROS) and is committed to inspire people through engaging experiences to preserve nature in South Florida and across the globe through our values of being Welcoming, Caring, Fun, Collaborative and Dedicated. Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Chief of Performance Excellence- Job 102417 (close date- 10/07/26) Bachelor's degree. A minimum of five to nine years of progressively responsible experience in business or public administration, in the fields of budgeting and financial management or general administration, to include supervisory experience is required. This is a senior leadership role serving as second-in-command to the Assistant Director of Performance Excellence, with department-wide responsibility for overseeing and supporting the financial management, budget development, preparation and submission, and strategic business planning functions of the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) Department. The position provides executive-level direction and coordination to ensure these critical business functions are effectively managed, aligned with departmental priorities, and fully responsive to County requirements and organizational objectives. The incumbent in this position will provide financial management, budget development and administration, and organizational business planning for the department, while also offering executive leadership and supervisory oversight for these core business functions. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent will utilize strong financial and analytical skills, apply strategic decision-making, and exercise organizational and personnel leadership. This role also entails advising and collaborating with departmental executives, senior County leadership and external stakeholders on complex financial, budgetary and business matters. noFee

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Internships at Parks

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PIP, Fit2Lead After School Program, youth internship, internship, Fit2Lead recreation-culture get-involved jobs-employment internships get-involved internships all-residents, business-owners, students apply-for You can apply for an internship at Parks or businesses can apply to hire an intern. <h2>Therapeutic Recreation Internships</h2> If you are an undergraduate or graduate student and enjoy community recreation, kid's camps, aquatics, disability sports, inclusion and the outdoors, then an internship with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Department’s Therapeutic, Recreation and Inclusion unit might be a good fit for you. If you are interested in Therapeutic, Recreation and Inclusion internships, send your resume, transcripts and a cover letter to our <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Internship Coordinator</a> or call 786-635-9657(County Cell)/305-755-7848(Office). <hr /> <h2>Assistant Director's Office Internship</h2> Interning in the Assistant Director for Operation's office with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department offers high-level exposure to the overall operation, administration and planning associated with a large and multifunctional parks system. Specific tasks give interns experience in the county's legislative process, exposure to a large capital development program, an understanding of decision making and policy formulation/recommendation and the opportunity to conduct performance improvement and efficiency studies. <hr /> <h2>Wellness & Fitness Internship</h2> A wellness & fitness intern working with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department will have the opportunity to apply health and fitness classroom learning in the communities that we serve across the county. Miami-Dade County Parks is in the process of implementing exciting new programs which are aimed at teaching children how to live an active and healthy lifestyle, with a focus on having fun! Interns would be assigned to one or more parks where they would support park managers in partnering with the communities in the successful implementation of these programs. This is a great opportunity for an intern that wants to make a positive impact on the lives of children by working with and educating them on fitness and nutrition. He/she would also be exposed to administration and management function. <hr /> <h2>Operations Internship</h2> Interning in operations with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department exposes students to large resource-based metropolitan parks, community recreation parks and regional administration. One track offers interns a rotation at a park, which includes off-road bicycle trails, a dog park, a lake with wakeboarding and sailing, a farm village, a soccer complex and the opportunity to work with vendors who provide a variety of services and special events. Another track offers exposure to marinas and many of Miami-Dade County’s coastal parks, which include a variety of facilities and opportunities to work with vendors as well. While the general tracks have been identified, internships in operations are varied depending on an individual's interests, as well as the special Parks events scheduled during the time of the internship. <hr /> <h2>Communications Internship</h2> Communicating our news, products, services, and events to media, residents and visitors through marketing and public relations is crucial for our success. You will work directly with marketing professionals to assist in the creation of marketing materials, including press releases, ads, collaterals, web pages, and social media messaging. noFee

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FL fit-2-lead-park-internship-program ser1471983592974680 local county miami-dade department department Parks, Recreation and Open SpacesPROS Contact Us /global/recreation/contact-parks.page About Us /global/recreation/about-parks.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department We create outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and enhance the quality of life for our community for this and future generations. We build memorable experiences and communities through well-designed parks and open spaces that are efficient, accessible, engaging and aesthetically pleasing, guided by our Parks Open Space Master Plan. We offer year-round park and recreation programs for local children, adults and people with disabilities. Camps are held in the spring and summer during public school breaks. After-school activities are focused on fitness, nutrition and wellness, and developing an appreciation of nature, science and the cultural arts. We also maintain the median strips, road shoulders and causeways for County roadways, busways, Metrorail and Metromover. <ul> <li><a href="/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1540327239557614">Join Our Team</a></li> <li><a href="/global/recreation/rules-regulations.page">Rules & Regulations</a></li> </ul> /resources/images/banners/parks02.jpg Director Christina White Christina White /global/government/biographies/parks-recreation-open-spaces.page Hickman Building - 275 NW 2nd Street [loc1462484205924662] : Miami ^ 33128 loc1462484205924662 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook twitter instagram <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MiamiDadeParks" data-widget-id="732212750823370752">Tweets by @MiamiDadeParks</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator: Miami-Dade Parks ADA Coordinator [email protected] 305-755-7848 parks-recreation-and-open-spaces org1462997233134731 loc1462484205924662 Hickman Building 275 NW 2nd Street Miami 33128 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram https://www.facebook.com/miamidadeparks,https://twitter.com/miamidadeparks,http://instagram.com/miamidadeparks

Volunteers in Parks (VIP)

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Volunteers in Parks (VIP)

volunteering, park volunteer recreation-culture get-involved jobs-employment internships get-involved volunteer all-residents, students apply-for Learn about volunteering opportunities and how to apply with Parks. From volunteering to summer camps, to kayaking tours, <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog">Park Link</a> connects you to your next park adventure. All volunteer opportunities currently being offered are available on Park Link in the volunteer opportunities tab.  Volunteers In Parks (VIP) provides a variety of service opportunities for individuals, community/civic groups, schools and corporate entities who are interested in volunteering their time and donating resources to benefit our park system. Volunteers can be found across the park system making a difference through these unique service programming categories: Park Site Volunteers This is the perfect category for those who are searching for individual volunteer opportunities. Great for high school students, college service-learning students, court-mandated volunteers and other individuals looking to fulfill community service requirements. Volunteers in this category sign up to provide operational support across various placements throughout the park system. Park site volunteers typically commit a minimum of 20 hours of service and are subject to background screenings. Park Site volunteers work closely with park staff. Adopt-A-Park Group Volunteers This service option matches groups interested in donating resources, volunteer labor, in-kind materials and monetary contributions, with park enhancement needs. We also offer groups the opportunity to adopt specific park sites and natural areas. Options are available for one day or one year, for any groups larger than 10. Volunteers may be subject to background screenings. Fill out our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iSze_Tg4o0WycmzwiXhwH7-Wn3mp1s9Ph5l7pDY-3apUOEhMV1JPWkUyOVEwVklQUFFRNzNWTU9SSi4u" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Group Volunteering Request</a> form to provide us with information on your group. Park Service Days and Event Support Volunteers These one-day community-wide service events take place throughout the year and are perfect for individuals who are looking to volunteer for a few hours at Miami-Dade Parks. Park Service Days and Special Events are happening every week, at dozens of different park locations. Visit <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/99fa20090897e05ad7b98d0c3b079a84?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvYXN0YWwlMjBjbGVhbnVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Park Link</a> to see what's on the calendar. Event participants are provided with great family-friendly opportunities that can range from beautification and plantings to environmental stewardship and conservation, all while building community. Disaster Recovery Volunteer Team Interested in working on recovery efforts that benefit our parks after a natural disaster? <a href="https://miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index?filter=dGFiJTVCOTQ2MSU1RD0xJnNlYXJjaD0mcmVudGFsJTVCZnJvbSU1RD0mcmVudGFsJTVCdG8lNUQ9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fill out the application</a> to become a member of the Miami-Dade County Parks Disaster Recovery Volunteer Team, which will be activated following a hurricane or other disaster. Shifts and availability will be confirmed following a disaster recovery volunteer activation. Coastal Cleanup Series Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces makes it our year-round mission to make a difference, educating and engaging citizens in stewardship, preservation, conservation and resiliency efforts for these precious coastal habitats. Community volunteers are essential to the success of these cleanup efforts. Be part of the solution to coastal pollution by pitching in for a Miami-Dade Parks coastal cleanup.  To participate, volunteers must first create a volunteer account online at Miami-Dade Parks <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/99fa20090897e05ad7b98d0c3b079a84?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvYXN0YWwlMjBjbGVhbnVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Park Link</a>. There select the category Volunteer Opportunities then select the sub-category Park Service Day Volunteers and view all the available coastal cleanup volunteer activities taking place in the next couple of months. noFee

Custom Coastal Cleanup Locations <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/99fa20090897e05ad7b98d0c3b079a84?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvYXN0YWwlMjBjbGVhbnVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for a Coastal Cleanup</a> with Miami-Dade Parks on Park Link <ul> <li>Haulover Beach Park Second Saturday of the month </li> <li>Homestead Bayfront Park First Saturday of the month </li> <li>Black Point Marina Second Saturday of the month </li> <li>Crandon Marina Third Friday of the month </li> <li>Pelican Harbor Marina Third Saturday of the month </li> <li>Rickenbacker Causeway Third Saturday of the month </li> <li>Crandon Beach Park Fourth Saturday of the month </li> <li>Matheson Hammock Park Fourth Saturday of the month </li> <li>Deering Point (southern point of Deering Estate) Ongoing cleanup opportunities</li> </ul>

Custom Court Mandated Volunteer Service Miami-Dade County Parks welcomes individuals looking to complete court-mandated service. All court-mandated volunteers are subject to background screening. Court-mandated service can be completed at one of the following eight locations: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/amelia-earhart-park.page">Amelia Earhart Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/crandon-park.page">Crandon Park</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/greynolds-park.page">Greynolds Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/haulover-park.page">Haulover Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/kendall-indian-hammocks-park.page">Kendall Indian Hammocks Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1495050709633152">Miami-Dade County Beach Operations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/tamiami-park.page">Tamiami Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/tropical-park.page">Tropical Park</a></li> </ul> To register and begin the screening process for court-mandated service, visit <a href="https://miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/d1aa10e3ac81b5d35fc07132ecb832d8?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvdXJ0LW1hbmRhdGVk&wdLOR=c1A0449D4-D6F0-45F0-BBF6-B1AAF2225B5A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Park Link</a>.

Custom Volunteer Registration on Park Link All current volunteer opportunities available at Miami-Dade Parks can be found by searching in Park Link's ''Volunteer Opportunities'' tab. Open an account with <a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Park Link</a> and start you park adventures today!

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career-opportunities ser1540327239557614 local county miami-dade department department Parks, Recreation and Open SpacesPROS Contact Us /global/recreation/contact-parks.page About Us /global/recreation/about-parks.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department We create outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and enhance the quality of life for our community for this and future generations. We build memorable experiences and communities through well-designed parks and open spaces that are efficient, accessible, engaging and aesthetically pleasing, guided by our Parks Open Space Master Plan. We offer year-round park and recreation programs for local children, adults and people with disabilities. Camps are held in the spring and summer during public school breaks. After-school activities are focused on fitness, nutrition and wellness, and developing an appreciation of nature, science and the cultural arts. We also maintain the median strips, road shoulders and causeways for County roadways, busways, Metrorail and Metromover. <ul> <li><a href="/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1540327239557614">Join Our Team</a></li> <li><a href="/global/recreation/rules-regulations.page">Rules & Regulations</a></li> </ul> /resources/images/banners/parks02.jpg Director Christina White Christina White /global/government/biographies/parks-recreation-open-spaces.page Hickman Building - 275 NW 2nd Street [loc1462484205924662] : Miami ^ 33128 loc1462484205924662 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook twitter instagram <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MiamiDadeParks" data-widget-id="732212750823370752">Tweets by @MiamiDadeParks</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator: Miami-Dade Parks ADA Coordinator [email protected] 305-755-7848 parks-recreation-and-open-spaces org1462997233134731 loc1462484205924662 Hickman Building 275 NW 2nd Street Miami 33128 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram https://www.facebook.com/miamidadeparks,https://twitter.com/miamidadeparks,http://instagram.com/miamidadeparks